2024 might not have provided a lot but it surely made you motivated enough to do something crazy in 2025. Find a list of fascinating international activities this year.
2025 has already arrived and this year, you should do everything that you have missed out on before. You can turn this year into a great one with some of the craziest travel plans that can make the year yours. The extended worldwide celebration of New Year is taking place in almost every country and this year can offer you some of the best opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural heritage of different countries. If you are not sure what to do in 2025, here are some exotic ideas.
20 Exotic Ideas for 2025
- Once in Every Quarter Century Celebration
Every 25 years, Rome, the capital city of Italy celebrates a Jubilee. It is a spiritual celebration based on catholic beliefs. However, one does not have to be catholic in order to become a part of the celebration. The celebration is returning in 2025 after it last took place in 2000 and it offers a perfect opportunity to be a part of it. Millions of pilgrims descend to the city this time, and celebrations have already started from December of last year. You can take part in the Seven Churches Pilgrimage which includes a 25 km walk through the gorgeous historic city.
- Enjoy the Stretch of Australia’s Longest River
The Murray River is the longest river in Australia which is best known for its naturally serpentine nature. The river belongs to Australia’s Echuca region and it zig-zags across the border of New South Wales and Victoria. The river has sustained the riverside communities for more than 40,000 years now. A multisport adventure trail is soon opening here in 2025 which will allow people to cycle, walk, paddle boat, or do kayaking on the river from Lake Hume to Mildura. It can offer an amazing experience in touch with nature.
- Embrace the Stories of Migration at a New Art Space
FENIX is going to be the world’s first museum to convey stories of migration through art which is going to open soon in May 2025. It is situated in Katendrecht in the Rotterdam region which embraces the stories of immigration. This place is a dockside neighborhood that was previously revered as a point of arrival for immigrants from the Netherlands and later on, people started looking for new life in the USA and Canada. The Fenix warehouse was built in 1922 and now the rooftop will turn into an art space.
- New Direct Flight Routes for Greenland
The arctic territory of Greenland is popular for many reasons and one of the top of them is the aurora. Almost every other person wants to witness the northern lights once in their lifetime and this mysterious place can provide that. Visit thing this far-flung country has become even easier to visit a brand new international airport being built just outside the capital of Nuuk. Operations for this international airport started already and will be empowering global tourists and travelers throughout 2025 as well as in the coming years.
- Reopening of an Institute for Black Art
Harlem’s Studio Museum was founded 56 years ago by a group of activists, artists, and philanthropists who decided that this place become a safe space to display the work y Black artists. After a long halt, the museum is finally reopening in autumn 2025 and art enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for it. It has been closed for seven years for construction but now, it will be accessible for all. You can witness more than 9,000 works by all kinds of black artists from different eras.
- Celebrate with the Father of Post-impressionism
Painter Paul Cézanne is best known as the father of post-impression. The city of Aix-en-Provence can be considered his home turf and the city is throwing a huge celebration in 2025 to celebrate their golden child. A city tour will be provided of where the artist used to spend most of his time starting from childhood to his adult life. You can witness Cèzanne’s former estate and studio along with a huge exhibition at The Musée Granet where you can find more than 100 of the finest works by the artist.
- Vintage Steam Train in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the most fascinating south-Asian countries which is best known for its rice fields, islands, limestone mountains, and natural landscapes. It offers plenty of opportunities for adventure lovers and exploring that country can offer a dynamic experience. The country has decided to restore two of its vintage trains which were active back in the time of 60s. Rides in these beautiful steam trains are starting in 2025 and everyone is eagerly waiting for the experience. It will be used as a land ferry for passengers from the city of Da Nang and the former royal capital of Hue and vice versa.
- Embark on a New Wildlife Adventure in Singapore
Singapore is one of those fascinating countries where you can visit an actual jungle from a concrete jungle within an hour only. The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is quite famous here, and it will be opening a fifth zoological park, Rainforest Wild Asia in 2025. This zoological park spans over 13 hectares of land and will consist of 10 different zones for 29 animal species. Featuring different levels and biospheres, it can offer a memorable experience for everyone. You will be able to encounter tapirs, sun bears, and tigers up close. Time to brace up for it!
- Embrace European Cross-Border Cultures
Italy and Slovenia are neighboring countries and The Iron Curtain has been separating for long. But now, the Italian town of Gorizia and the Slovenian city of Nova Gorica are connected with the Soviet-era brutalist architecture and joint-town now share the title of the 2025 European Capital of Culture. Chemnitz in Germany is also part of it. More than 400 hundred events are arranged due to this cultural celebration which is enjoyed by millions of Europeans and global travelers. The 200-metre-high bridge becomes the epitome of celebration with food, wine, and music.
- How About a Micro Cruise in the Arctic?
Arctic expeditions are not that easy and it takes a lot of courage to hop on the ice-breakers. Good News for you as ‘Micro-cruise’ specialist Secret Atlas has decided to expand their fleets with two new expeditions which are more accessible for common people and global travelers. These are specially designed tiny cruses which can take only 12 shipmates. It goes through the Svlabard’s lesser-known northern reaches and another cruise can offer a magnificent view of ‘cathedral-size’ icebergs in Northeast Greenland. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance and will cost a lot. So, start saving now!
- Visit the World’s First ‘Hyperclub’ in 2025
2025 can be called the year of Partying as Ibzia will soon become the world’s first-ever ‘hyper-club’ and Spain is welcoming everyone to become a part of it. The veteran party venue Privilege has changed and rebranded into this iconic dome-shaped club. It can fit in more than 15,000 people and that is enough to throw a gala party that never seems to end!
- Specialized Euro Trip for Football Fanatics
Footballer Eric Cantona has his own travel company and in 2022, Looking FC was born. The company is launching a special tourism program for football lovers in 2025 which offers a specialized package of weekend trips all over Europe. The bookings for this trip will start from May 2025 and the fans are eagerly waiting for it. It will feature an excursion that is joined by real players for discussions with football-obsessed groups and sports lovers.
- Amsterdam’s BIG 750
Amsterdam is one of the most fascinating places in the world that is turning 750 in 2025 and the city is prepping up to celebrate its birthday on October 27th. The city has already planned several events throughout the year to mark the celebration. You can easily join a huge party on the A10 Ring road on June 21 where you can enjoy music, food, and mass marriage. From concerts to exhibitions, you will find a handful of things to enjoy in Amsterdam this year. Visit Amsterdam 750’s website to explore more.
- New Sites at Victoria & Albert Museum
London’s Victoria & Albert Museum is well renowned around the world and this cultural institution has come up with a brand new outpost. The new sections are opening this year and the organizers have done an amazing job in moving more than 1,000 archival collections, 250,000 objects, as well as 350,000 library books. There will be two new locations, firstly, the V&A East storehouse which will feature cultural treasures. Lastly, there is the V&A East Museum which will showcase the influence and impact of Black British music.
- ‘Creative City’ on an Indonesian island
Indonesia is visited by millions of foreigners every year but did you know that Bali has a brand new creative city? Check out the Nuanu Creative City which has already soft-launched on the Tabanan coast of Bali. The park is huge and built over an area of 44 hectares. ‘Nuanu’ in Vietnamese means ‘in the process’ and the city is ever-evolving. It first launched with the Suara Festival in July 2024. It can offer a magical experience through music, light shows at THK Tower, food, booze, and what not. You can also find sustainable vertical farm iFarm as well as the Eugene Museum as places of interest.
- The Orient Express is Back!
The options for an exciting Europe tour are getting better and better in 2025. Make sure to book your tickets for the revamped Orient Express which will connect Brussels and Venice while going through five magnificent European cities. You can even have the taste of the vintage Orient Express carriages which still runs on the Paris-Istanbul route. It is going to be the most iconic treat for 2025 for those who are planning a European adventure.
- Bring Back the Dinosaurs in Abu Dhabi
Ever wanted to go back to the pre-historic era when the dinosaurs used to stomp around? Fitting 13.8 billion years of the earth’s history might sound like a lot but Abu Dhabi has made it possible with its new installation for Saadiyat Cultural District. It is opening in 2025 and will be offering a grand experience for people of all ages. Not only the past, but the place will also show the futuristic condition of earth based on the Arabian region and surrounding geo-location.
- A Museum for BBQ, Not Kidding!
Yes, Fellas! Kansas City has finally done it. This city in the USA has opened a museum for barbecue. New York has a museum of ice cream and Paris has a museum of cheese and now, you can find a museum of BBQ. It will feature rooms that showcase barbecue culture from across the southern states, including the Carolinas, Memphis, Texas, and Kansas City, plus a gift shop full of rubs, sauces, and merch. Therefore, it is the perfect place for foodie people minus vegetarians.
- World Expo 2025 in Japan
The 2025 World Expo will be taking place in Osaka, Japan. Previously it took place in Japan in 1970 and set a record as the best-attended Expo of the twentieth century. Prepping up for its sophomore effort, the city is ready to set new heights for the Expo 2025. Japanese starchitect Sou Fujimoto has designed a stunning 20-metre-high, two-kilometre-long Grand Ring that will encircle the Expo site. And Guess what? There will be a life-sized Gundam robot!! You can also find state-of-the-art pavilions from 161 countries.
- Headbang at an Argentinean Rock Music Festival
After a long halt of three years, Argentina’s biggest rock festival is back in 2025. The Quilmes Rock Festival will be taking place in Tecnópolis, Buenos Aires on April 5, 6, 12, and 13. The rock genre in Argentina has its own homegrown flavors and it is better known as the ‘rock nacional’. This year’s lineup will feature some of the greatest artists in the industry and you should miss out!
As the year proceeds to new months; more updates on the upcoming events will be disclosed. Stay tuned to find out more.
